Staff Enterprise Application Engineer

Ampcus, Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc is seeking a Staff Enterprise Application Engineer in Chicago, IL (Remote). You will anchor enterprise applications that support systems engineering and operations, building, deploying, integrating, and supporting critical engineering tools to improve SQDC metrics.

You will partner with systems engineers and program teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions, embracing LEAN practices and the FLIGHT DECK approach to promote continuous improvement and efficiency in daily

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional experience.
• Linux server administration experience.
• Windows server administration experience.
• General cloud experience, with AWS preferred.
• Scripting in Bash or PowerShell.
• Experience with LLM tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Teamwork and ITIL experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Triage server and application outages.
• Assist software deployments.
• Perform security patching and platform updates.
• Develop automated processes to improve release speed and efficiency.
• Develop technical guidance and operational documentation.
• Support deployment, integration, and operation of enterprise applications.
• Maintain reliable, secure, scalable, and compliant environments.

Skills

Linux server admin

Windows server admin

AWS cloud experience

Bash/PowerShell scripting

LLMs tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copil​

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal and teamwork

ITIL

L3/L4 support

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Red Hat OpenShift

DevOps tools

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Staff Enterprise Application Engineer

Location(s)

Chicago, IL (Remote)

Job Description Summary

The Staff Enterprise Application Engineer will serve as the technical anchor for enterprise applications that support systems engineering and engineering operations. In this role, you will build, deploy, integrate, and support critical engineering applications that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). You will partner closely with systems engineers and program teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliant, high-quality operations across the engineering toolchain. You will learn and embrace LEAN practices, including a proprietary implementation called FLIGHT DECK, in your daily work to promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Linux server administration experience.
• Windows server administration experience.
• General cloud experience, with AWS preferred.
• Proficiency in writing Bash or PowerShell scripts.
• Proficiency in using Large Language Models in day-to-day work, including tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot.
• Strong, proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• ITIL experience.
• L3 or L4 support operations experience.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with IBM tools, including legacy and modern technologies.
• Networking experience.
• Experience creating architecture diagrams.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices.
• Jenkins experience.
• Ansible experience.
• Red Hat OpenShift experience.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and practices, including Scrum and Kanban.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Triage server and application outages.
• Assist software engineering teams with product deployments.
• Perform security patching and platform updates.
• Develop automated processes to improve release speed and efficiency.
• Develop high-quality technical guidance, operational documentation, and standard work as needed.
• Support the deployment, integration, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise engineering applications.
• Help maintain reliable, secure, scalable, and compliant application environments.

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizen ONLY

Experience

• Minimum five years

Hours

• 40 hours per week

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.